Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       lb           stew beef -- trim, bite size
   1       cn           stewed tomatoes -- sliced
   3                    potatoes -- peeled, diced
   2                    carrots -- peeled, pennied
   1                    garlic clove -- crushed
   3                    peppercorns
   1                    bayleaf
   1                    celery stalk -- chopped
   1                    small onion -- diced
   4       c            water
   1                    salt and pepper to taste
     1/2   ts           thyme
   1       t            parsley -- chopped
   2                    beef bouillon cubes
   1       tb           worcestershire sauce
   2       c            frozen mixed vegetables

Preparation:

Place all except frozen vegetables in crock pot. Turn on low and cover, cooking for 6 hours. One half hour before serving, turn up to high, add frozen veggies, stir and cover. NOTES: If you are in a hurry you can do this in 3 1/2 hours on high heat. Remove the bayleaf before serving. You can add 1/2 cup of red wine with the vegetables for a more robust flavor.